"Orange County Dominates List of California's Safest Cities, Study Finds"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KABC-TV
According to a report by SafeWise, the top six safest cities in California are all located in Orange County, with Rancho Santa Margarita topping the list. None of Los Angeles County's cities made it to the top 10. The rankings were based on FBI data, including statistics on violent crime, property crime, gun violence, and package theft. However, the FBI discourages ranking city safety based solely on crime data, as other factors like demographics and law enforcement effectiveness also play a significant role. Orange County's dominance in the rankings coincides with a recent advertising campaign aimed at deterring criminals from the area.